The Career Change Resume (Paperback)

by Karen Hofferber (Author), Kim Isaacs (Author) "Brian Simms was on the verge of giving up his dream of finding a job in sales, a career he decided to pursue after 10..." (more)
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Written by the official resume advisers to Monster.com, this is the ultimate guide to creating life-changing resumes. The Career-Change Resume helps aspiring career-changers reinvent themselves by showing them how to transform their resumes. The book includes step-by-step instructions demonstrating how to craft resumes that open doors to new careers; more than 150 sample resumes and cover letters; valuable, innovative career-change tools and strategies; and solutions to common problems plaguing career-changers.

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The ultimate guide to repositioning your resume

Are you thinking of making a career change? You're not alone. For a multitude of reasons, millions of workers will attempt to change careers this year--hopeful but uncertain of how to go about a successful career transition.

Written by the official resume advisers to Monster.com, The Career Change Resume helps aspiring career changers reinvent themselves. This accessible guide offers insightful, innovative job seeker solutions that will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to achieve your new professional goals. Inside, you'll find over 100 winning resume and cover letter samples prepared by certified, professional resume writers--with career goals ranging from management and education to medical, finance, retail, real estate, and much more. The authors help you identify your most marketable skills and effectively compete against job seekers with more directly relevant experience. You get the nuts and bolts of redesigning your resume along with:

• Step-by-step instructions demonstrating how to craft resumes that open doors to new careers
• Solutions to common problems plaguing career changers, from experience gaps to salary adjustments
• Tips on powerfully communicating the unique advantages and benefits you offer--and ways to leverage your accomplishments to enable you to transition from virtually any career or industry
• Strategies for writing employer-focused letters that prompt hiring managers to call you for job interviews

Armed with a masterpiece resume, a high-octane cover letter, and a can't-miss job search strategy, you can succeed in shifting careers and land the job of your dreams with the proven action plan in The Career Change Resume.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071411860
• ISBN-13: 978-0071411868
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #321,002 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars In invaluable resource for a career change, May 20, 2005

By	Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Well after 30 years in the ministry it was time to change careers. I was faced with an dilemma that every change of career pastor faces: How in the world do I market ministry skills in the work place? Too many of my colleagues have not been very successful transitioning from ministry to business. . . they end up working in mortuaries, rest homes, and YMCA's at less than desirable salaries. After working for a very modest salary for my entire career, I was looking for someway to make a good living.

This book helped me in two ways. First, it helped me put in the language of business the skills I acquired in ministry. Second, it gave me valuable help in writing a resume that was appropriate for my new career. Here is a word of advice: You may be tempted to skip the first chapter and start thumbing through the book looking for an appropriate resume. Please do not do this. Read the introductory material first.

This book was an invaluable resource for my successful career change and it can help you achieve the same success that I have.